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They range anywhere from $4,500 all the way up to $13,000 in some areas. It all depends on what size house you are looking to get. I'm from 08081 in 2 different townships so Ive seen many different ranges. I was paying $7400 a year on a 2,100 sq ft home in winslow twp and $8300 on a 2600 sq ft in gloucester twp. If you need more info I'll be glad to provide it by going through different options as far as areas and sizes of the homes.... more

It sounds like the unit at that home is in pretty bad shape. I would say it needs some repairs at least. If it still runs fine than I would think that that would be acceptable by the owner. http://www.onehourairwestpasco.com... more

There are a few programs out there that can either allow you 100% financing or give you down payment assistance. If you are not working with another agent yet, please give me a call and I can explain to you how they work. Being a former licensed mortgage originator I can give you a lot of insight on the home buying process.... more

Do not permit the Seller to make the repairs themselves. The repairs must be done by a fully licensed contractor who should give at least a 1 year warranty and stand behind their work. The house is only 5 years old and already has had a significant problem which calls into question the Sellers contracting abilities. regardless of what they may think of their abilities. Under no circumstances should you allow them to do any repair work.... more

Cedarbrook is a very nice area to live. As for the school district, education is what the child and parent want to make of it. My son and daughter both graduated from the Winslow School systems. My son is an attorney and my daughter received a full scholarship to Rutgers, graduated Magna Cum Laude and now works for Drexel University as a Graphic Designer... more

14 years a a licenses broker/realtor and a resident of the town for over 20 years. I would be happy to discuss the pros and cons of new construction with you. There are many existing homes that already have all the bells and whistles and many upgrades that may suit you for far less then new. I'd be happy to meet with you and discuss the process of both, delays, contingencies and much more. My cell is 856-261-6910... more

Give me a call if you are interested in bank owned homes or hud homes in the sicklerville or surrounding area. We specialize in finding great deals.
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I feel that it's still a buyer's market due to low interest rates...but for sellers, homes are selling, only if it's priced right and put on the market in tip top shape.... if you need to know more, feel free to contact me...856.981.1617 those are the 2 most important ingredients...... more

Sorry but there is not anything like this that exists. Trust me any realtor would love to get a list like this because it would make the whole short sale process actually short. The only way to find out is usually to put in an offer.... more

You can "ask" for anything and everything, but it doesn't mean they are going to agree to it. Safety issues, such as a faulty outlet that won't trip, etc. are more likely to be agreed to by the owner than routine maintenance such as getting the furnace serviced/cleaned.

I have had listings where the buyer essentially asks for everything to be repaired/replaced, and my answer is always the same - If you want everything to be brand new and spotless - buy a brand new home.

It's understandable for a buyer to be cautious of that hairline foundation crack, the faucet that leaks a little from the side, and the furnace that looks to be at the end of its useful life. The inspection isn't, however, an opportunity to "hammer" the seller for everything that is showing its age on a 15-20 year old home. Typically, after the inspection there is another period of back and forth - where the buyer and seller will compromise on the repairs, and share some of the responsibilities equally.

The seller generally will either have the any repairs agreed to fixed by a licensed professional (providing receipts at closing), or more commonly - the buyer and seller will agree to another small closing credit to allow the buyer to address some of the issues after closing on their own.

At the end of the day - typically it's a compromise. Unless the seller is desperate or there are major safety concerns - usually both the seller and the buyer have to accept a little of the responsibility for the repairs and do a little "give and take". Otherwise, one side is going to feel like they are getting taken advantage of.

To directly answer your question though, I agree with Mary and the other agents. In my opinion - faulty breaker and valve would be reasonable to ask for. Chimney swept and furnace cleaned are routine maintenance issues that I wouldn't rock the boat by asking for if you are getting a good deal with favorable terms already. Air quality/mold test would be the responsibility of the buyer and should be performed during the inspection period after acceptance.

Hello Stephanie. There is a lot that goes into a home search. There are also some key things you need to know before your house hunt. When you are looking at a fixer upper, you need to know what a lender would require to be "fixed" before you can obtain a mortgage. It is a lot more specific that obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, which most people are concerned with. You don't want to find out from the lender once you have had all of your home inspection and appraisal that you can't purchase the home because of the holes in the wall, or lack of a stove that you will now have to purchase before settlement. Which may seem like no big deal until the appraisal comes in lower and the seller or bank refuses to lower the price. This is just an example of a potential hazard if you are not working with an experienced agent.

Another option is an FHA 203K loan which you can finance "necessary" repairs. You will also have extra costs associated with this loan and if you are buying a short-sale or bank owned, you may run into an issue because of the amount of time needed to make the repairs versus the amount of time the bank is willing to hold the contract,

These are all things you need to take into consideration. I would be more than happy to help you. You can reach me best on my cell phone at 856-896-8078.... more